The Woodmen Picnic at Sibley a Success
The Woodmen picnic at Sibley last Thursday drew about five thousand visitors with large Estherville delegations earning top prizes in the parade. Train service carried about 1,200 passengers from multiple directions, while Estherville’s Juvenile band and banners by Hal Ackland highlighted the event. Next year’s organizers include O. H Higbee president, Kirt Allen secretary, and Geo Gruwell treasurer.
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Sibley
Ite Sive
Woodmen Lodge
Estherville
B. C
Enst
Superior
There
West Bend
M. M. Knapp
Tiffany
Eatherville
Hal Ackland
Uncle Sam
Columbia
Fred Balter
Mamie Fritz
Mert Mead
Association
O. H Higbee
Kirt Allen
Geo. Gruwell
M and St Louis Seize Iowa Central Rail Line
The Minneapolis and St. Louis gains control of the Iowa Central, drawing speculation in railroad circles. Officers are out of the city awaiting explanations, with debate on motives and potential routes to Penria and interior Iowa towns. Iowa Central spans Mason City to Pearis, with branches, 509 miles of track, 72 locomotives, and 2326 cars.
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Iowa Central
Minneapolis Journal
Minneapolis & St. Louis
St. Louis
Northwestern Railroad
Lews Central
St. Louie
Iowa(Central
Missouri
Rail consolidations link Minneapolis to St Louis and Chicago
The article outlines a major railway consolidation led by Edwin Hawley and Lew C. Weir, uniting the Minneapolis and St. Louis with the St. Louis Kansas City line and Iowa Central links. It details proposed routes to Kansas City, Centerville, and Chicago, plus connections to Pennsylvania, Big Four, and Lake Erie and Western. Key figures include Edwin Hawley Paul Morton T B Thorne and L F Day with ties to Southern Pacific and Adams Express.
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Central
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Rock Island
Peoria
Hock Island
Rock Island & Peoria
Chicago & Alton
Minneapolis
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Des Moines
Kansas City
Fort Dodge
Omaha
St. Joseph
Cornell Bluffs
Missouri Pacific
Iowa Central
Corwith
Centerville
Manly Junction
Albert Lea
Minneapolia
Ciichy
Pennsylvania Aystem
Big Four
Lake Erie & Western
Seaboard
Edwin Hawley
Edwin Langdon
Central Bank of New York
Lew C. Weir
Adams Express Company
Chicago
New York
F. U
Travis
John EK. Searles
The
Sugar Trust
Central National Bank of New York
T. B. Thonta
Indiana, Taois & Town Railway
Paul Morton
Aitchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
L. F. Day
Miungapong & St. Louis
Edwin Wawley
F. H. Davis
Southern Pacific
Cificera
T. B. Thents
Santa Fe
Nemo
Chiergo
Why So Many Young Men Fail
A June Ladies' Home Journal excerpt quotes Hetty Green on why young men fail in business. It argues too many pursue many tasks, lack initiative, and fear exceeding paid duties. Reliable, proactive workers who think for employers command higher regard and salary.
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Hetty Green
Amelia
June Ladies’ Home Journal
Red Slippers For Misses And Children Sale
Local retailer promotes a full line of red slippers for misses and children in a vivid display. Shoppers are invited to view styles and sizes for upcoming fall wear.
Popular Science Monthly under new editor and notable Colorado delegates
The Popular Science Monthly is now edited by Professor James McKeen Cattell of Columbia University, with notable July articles by Simon Newcomb and others. Colorado’s delegation to the Republican National Convention is described as wealthiest, with Stratton, Moffatt, and Brown cited for large fortunes and Bryan support in 1896, shifting to McKinley prosperity belief. Also notices announce a medical practice partnership, travel tickets, and local ads for rock or services.
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Popular Science Monthly
Appletons
James McKeen Cattell
Columbia University
McClure, Phillips & Co
Cattel Ia
Sciancé
Simon Newcomb
Haffkine
Sears P. Langley
Smitsonian Institution
Roentgee Raye
Mapsachusetta Institute of Technology
Patrick Manson
Waenangton
Colorado
Teaac M. Stevena
W. G. Stratton
Independence
Cripple Creek
So English
Dave Hi
Moffatt
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Road
First National Bank
D. R
Brown
Bryan
McKinley
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Kat
Viking Clothing Store
Nau Brothers
Ssbherville
Iowa
Woodmen
Esthervile
1POL
Glore
Lamberton’s Cash Store
Scuss
Nseattad
T.M i Robeberts
Vigdabeine Wibox
Gineapouls
Mirmesota
Rou
Balboaria
Delhi
Minn
Ydalaly
W. P. Galloway
C. C. Galloway
Burnagwo
Cedar Rapids
Rooney
A. F. Lough
Aber
Yang
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